The Beekeeper is a 2024 action-thriller film directed by David Ayer and written by Kurt Wimmer. The movie stars Jason Statham as Adam Clay, a solitary beekeeper with a mysterious past. When his close friend and neighbor, Eloise Parker (played by Phylicia Rashad), falls victim to a devastating phishing scam and takes her own life, Clay embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance.

As the story unfolds, it’s revealed that Clay is a former operative of a clandestine organization known as the Beekeepers, a secretive group dedicated to protecting society from corruption and injustice. Utilizing his lethal skills, Clay targets the cybercriminals responsible, leading him into a confrontation with powerful figures, including tech mogul Derek Danforth (portrayed by Josh Hutcherson).

The film features a notable ensemble cast, including Emmy Raver-Lampman as Agent Verona Parker, Eloise’s daughter and an FBI agent; Jeremy Irons as Wallace Westwyld; Minnie Driver as Director Janet Harward; and Jemma Redgrave as President Danforth .

Released on January 12, 2024, by Amazon MGM Studios in the U.S. and Sky Cinema in the U.K., The Beekeeper received generally positive reviews for its action sequences and Statham’s performance. The film grossed over $162 million worldwide against a $40 million budget, marking it as a commercial success .